Belén, Uruguay

Belén on the map of Uruguay

Belén is the 8th sector of the department of Salto on the eastern bank of the Uruguay River north of the mouth of the Río Grande Arapey in this town in Uruguay. Downstream lies south of the capital of the department, Salto. North of Belén is Bella Unión.

Population

The population of Belén is 1,926 (as of 2011), of which 961 male and 965 female. This makes it the third largest city of the department.

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Uruguay

History

The city was founded on March 14, 1801. On May 7, 1862 Belén was classified by the Act No. 705 in the " pueblo " category. Just as well Constitución the city during the construction of the Salto Grande had to be completely moved because the original site is covered by the existing there today Reservoir.

Infrastructure

The city has the Escuela No.6 and No.39 on the Escuela two schools in the city. Transport Infrastructural it is accessed via the pass leading east of Belén Ruta 3.

City ​​council

Mayor ( alcalde ) of Belén is Gustavo Viera.